Better Know a Draft Prospect: Better Know a Draft Prospect: Ohio State Cornerback Malcolm Jenkins
Better Know a Draft Prospect: Ohio State Cornerback Malcolm Jenkins
Introduction:
Two seasons ago I projected that the Jacksonville Jaguars would pick Cornerback Darrelle Revis with their first round draft pick and add strength to a position of perceived depth on the team. In those days we had Brian Williams and Rashean Mathis at the top of their game on the corners, making the Revis pick somewhat of a burden of riches pick. Flash forward to two years later and after the abject failure of the Drayton Florence experience, the Jaguars have a definite lack of depth at corner, something that a player like Jenkins could step right up and fill in opposite Mathis.
Now, I could rant and rave a bit about Ohio State players and Big Games, SEC Dominance, and all that Jazz, but to be honest, I really like what I see in Jenkins. He's a tough corner that's not afraid of contact, something our secondary could really, really, really use. Let's take a look and see if he's got Jaguars written all over him.
Video Killed the Scouting Report:
Malcolm Jenkins: By the Numbers
| At A Glance | |||||
| Position 1: Cornterback |
Height: 6-0 | ||||
| Position 2: Free Safety |
Weight: 200 | ||||
| Class: Senior | Age: 21 | ||||
| Projected Round: Top Ten |
40time: 4.37 |
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The 40-yard dash will determine whether Malcolm is a cornerback or a free safety. He claims that he's going to run in the low 4.4 range, should he pull that off, expect to see Jenkins rise into the top five overall draft prospects. Or, in other words, a value pick at number 8.
Expert Opinion:
Positives:
Mocking the Draft: Jenkins has all the attributes of a lockdown cornerback in the NFL. The winner of the 2008 Thorpe Award, Jenkins is physical at the line, which allows him to knock receivers off their routes. Although
NFL Draft Scout: Lockdown corner. ... Very physical at the line, has a strong punch to knock receivers off their route. ... Attacks ballcarriers behind the line, making secure tackles. ... Also willing to assist in tackles downfield or inside. ... Effective playing off receivers as he can flip open his hips and accelerate, close quickly on the ball in front of him or change direction to mirror receivers. ... Stays with even the fastest receivers down the sideline
Negitives:
Mocking the Draft:The biggest knock on Jenkins is that he is just above-average getting off the blocks. Needs to stay lower in his backpedal so he flip his hips and turn easier. Jenkins will sometimes take too many chance to make a play on the ball. In his tackling, Jenkins needs to learn to keep his head up to avoid injury.
NFL Draft Scout: Creates havoc on the blitz but doesn't always finish. ... Will take chances to make a play on the ball. ... Could improve his tackling in the open field -- will occasionally drop his head instead of watching what he hits. ... Inconsistent taking on and getting off receiver blocks, and will hesitate to get to ballcarriers coming into his area
Why should Malcom Jenkins join the Jacksonville Jaguars?
He could very well be the best available player at 8 if he's still available. Should he run in the 4.4 range, picking a top five cornerback at eigth overall pick is a steal and addresses an area in which the Jaguars struggled last season. Do the Jaguars have bigger needs than CB? Without a doubt. But if Jenkins is available and the Jaguars let him slide, they're abandoning BAP and begining to reach. I'm 100% OK with selecting Jenkins.
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"Hasn’t had his mettle tested in some time"
And got beat like a drum when teams like USC and Texas did
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by FSBlueApocalypse on Feb 16, 2009 11:16 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
That's exactly my problem with him
His numbers look really good, but that’s because he never really had to do anything and when he did he often struggled.
by SoCalStites on Feb 16, 2009 1:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't take a db....
with the 8th pick. We need too much help on both lines before we need another 1st round db. I wouldn’t take a wr either.
by Jaggernaut on Feb 16, 2009 11:57 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I agree. We do need a dynamic cornerback, but we desperately need a LT. I’d take a LT, before cornerback. At least for the first round. It’s hard to find a young LT in FA.
by ajagsbeliever on Feb 16, 2009 5:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Also
he has good speed and quickness, but I still don’t know. We need help on the lines first even with the BAP philosophy.
by ajagsbeliever on Feb 16, 2009 5:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We can still get a fast, quick conerback in a later round. We should be ok.
by ajagsbeliever on Feb 16, 2009 5:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Another thing to consider
Is that BAP also means you can target a player at a position you want, assign a value to that player, and if he’s not the BAP at the #8 spot, trade down and recoup some value. Then you take the player you really want anyway, and you have some extra pick(s) too and can sign a smaller contract. I desperately hope that is the version of BAP that Gene Smith does, because I really do not want Jenkins on this team. Or anyone else from that school.
by MoveThoseChains on Feb 16, 2009 7:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not even AJ Hawk?
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by Tkopa on Feb 16, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hawk is alright, but hasn't yet played to the level he was drafted
Just looking at it, the amount of Tressel coached Buckeyes who have flamed out of the NFL is something to note
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by FSBlueApocalypse on Feb 16, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You're Right
I can’t think of many that have made big impacts in the last few years.
by Bestjagfan on Feb 16, 2009 10:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There are a couple exceptions
Donte Whitner and Anthony Gonzalez haven’t done too bad for themselves but the amount of weak, under achieving players says too much about the school’s talent.
by SoCalStites on Feb 17, 2009 12:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Are you a FL Gator fan, Chains? Or do you just not like Ohio State. lol.
by ajagsbeliever on Feb 16, 2009 7:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lol
Yeah, you got me, I’m a Gator grad. But still, Vernon Gholston is awful. I don’t know much about AJ Hawk, but that Packer defense is horrible. Bobby Carpenter still can’t start in Dallas. It bothers me even more than the few success stories like Nick Mangold and maybe eventually Gonzalez are on the offensive side of the ball. Throw in the continued decline of the Big Ten in terms of overall talent (and almost any national writer will recognize this, not just us down in SEC country), and that makes any Ohio State prospect – especially on defense – toxic to me.
by MoveThoseChains on Feb 17, 2009 12:53 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

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